Protecting healthcare privacy: Analysis of data protection developments in India
Paarth Naithani
Abstract
Patient privacy is essential and so is ensuring confidentiality in the doctor-patient relationship. However, today's reality is that patient information is increasingly accessible to third parties outside this relationship. This article discusses India's data protection framework and assesses data protection developments in India including the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.
Topics & Concepts
Data Protection Act 1998ConfidentialityInternet privacyPersonally identifiable informationPrivacy protectionBusinessInformation privacyComputer securityHealth carePolitical scienceComputer scienceLawPatient Dignity and PrivacyCOVID-19 Digital Contact Tracing